May 13, 2015, 11:20AM

Among the topics of discussion are finding ways to identify medically at-risk drivers, improved vehicle designs, better transportation options for the elderly and designing roads to meet their unique needs. Full story »

October 13, 2014, 7:00AM

Over the years as my wife and I have marched valiantly into decrepitude we have modified our vocabulary to communicate the fact that no matter what happens to us now, we’ll never die young. Full story »

December 23, 2012, 11:05PM

Companies and individuals calling themselves advocates, care managers and advisers are willing to stand in for the family and deal with the maze of responsibilities that comes with the care of an elderly loved one. Full story »

March 26, 2012, 3:00PM

If you go to the track and tennis courts at Smith College in Northampton, you’ll see youthful college students playing an energetic game, but you’ll also likely see a group of area seniors on the courts, running, serving and hitting tennis balls for both the love of the game and to keep fit. Full story »

October 12, 2011, 6:34PM

October 08, 2011, 5:20AM

In a move to help senior citizens living on fixed incomes, Mayor Richard Cohen proposed raising the the annual property tax exemption for seniors from $500 to $1,000. The Agawam City Council approved the measure last week. Full story »